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Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction to the course |
Furlong, A., & Cartmel, F. (2006). Young people and social change: New perspectives. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press. Ch.1 (pp.1-12) |
2) |
Youth in society |
Dhillon, N. &Yousef,T. (Eds.) (2009). Generation in waiting: Youth inclusion in the Middle East. Washington, DC: Brookings Institution Press.Ch. 1 (pp. 11-38)
Neyzi, L. (2001). Object of subject? The paradox of “youth” in Turkey. Intl Journal of Middle East Studies, 33(3) 411-432
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3) |
Education |
Furlong, A., & Cartmel, F. (2006). Young people and social change: New perspectives. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press. Ch.2 (pp.13-33)
UNDP (2008). Youth in Turkey: Turkey 2008 Human Development Report. Ankara: United Nations Development Programme in Turkey. Ch. 2 (pp. 25-40)
Tansel & Gungor (2003) “Brain-drain from Turkey: survey evidence from student non-return”. Career Development International, 8(2),52-69
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4) |
School to work transition |
Furlong, A., & Cartmel, F. (2006). Young people and social change: New perspectives. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press. Ch.3 (pp.34-52)
UNDP (2008). Youth in Turkey: Turkey 2008 Human Development Report. Ankara: United Nations Development Programme in Turkey. Ch. 4 (pp. 53-74)
Ecevit et al. (2003) Professional women in computer programming occupations: The case of Turkey. Career Development International, 8(2), pp. 78-87
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5) |
Domestic transition |
Furlong, A., & Cartmel, F. (2006). Young people and social change: New perspectives. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press. Ch.4 (pp.53-70)
Salehi-Isfahani & Egel (2009). Beyond Statism: Toward a new social contract for Iranian youth. In N. Dhillon & T. Yousef. (Eds.). Generation in waiting: Youth inclusion in the Middle East, pp. 39-66.Washington, DC: Brookings Institution Press.
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6) |
Youth and health |
Furlong, A., & Cartmel, F. (2006). Young people and social change: New perspectives. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press. Ch.6 (pp. 87-103).
UNDP (2008). Youth in Turkey: Turkey 2008 Human Development Report. Ankara: United Nations Development Programme in Turkey. Ch. 3 (pp. 43-51).
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7) |
Midterm exam |
All readings, lecture notes, powerpoints, handouts from weeks 1-6 |
8) |
Life-styles of youth |
Furlong, A., & Cartmel, F. (2006). Young people and social change: New perspectives. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press. Ch.5 (pp. 71-86). |
9) |
Youth and delinquency |
Furlong, A., & Cartmel, F. (2006). Young people and social change: New perspectives. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press. Ch.7 (pp. 104-120). |
10) |
Participation in society |
Furlong, A., & Cartmel, F. (2006). Young people and social change: New perspectives. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press. Ch.8 (pp. 121-137). |
11) |
Subcultures |
Hebdige, Dick (1979). Subculture: Meaning of style. Florence, KY, USA: Routledge. Ch.1-4 (pp. 1-72). |
12) |
Subcultures |
Hebdige, Dick (1979). Subculture: Meaning of style. Florence, KY, USA: Routledge. Ch.5-conclusion (pp. 73-140). |
13) |
Project oral presentation in the classroom (10min.) |
Prepare an oral presentation on a youth subculture, according to the guidelines |
14) |
Oral Presentations in the classroom (10 min.) |
Prepare an oral presentation on a youth subculture, according to the guidelines |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
To learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions. |
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2) |
To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels |
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3) |
To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences. |
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4) |
To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes |
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5) |
To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills |
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6) |
To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields. |
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7) |
To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime. |
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8) |
To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective |
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9) |
To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge |
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10) |
To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects |
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11) |
To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member. |
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12) |
To be able to transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of sociology to the level of secondary school. |
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